Emergency Preparedness

Appendix F.30 – COST *JAS

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

Cost Unit Leader Mission: Responsible for providing cost analysis data for the incident and maintenance of accurate records of incident costs. Position Reports to: Finance/Administration Section Chief Command Location: Position Contact Information: Phone: ( ) - Radio Channel: Hospital Command Center (HCC): Phone: ( ) - Fax: ( ) -

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Immediate Response (0 – 2 hours)

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Receive appointment • Obtain briefing from the Finance/Administration Section Chief on: o Size and complexity of incident o Expectations of the Incident Commander o Incident objectives o Involvement of outside agencies, stakeholders, and organizations o The situation, incident activities, and any special concerns • Assume the role of Cost Unit Leader • Review this Job Action Sheet • Obtain information and status from the Finance/Administration Section Chief • Provide information to the Finance/Administration Section Chief on the operational situation of the Cost Unit Determine unit objectives, tactics, and assignments • Based on the unit's objectives for the response period consider the issues and priorities: o Determine strategies and how the tactics will be accomplished o Determine needed resources • Brief unit personnel on situation, strategies, and tactics, and designate time for next briefing Activities • Establish cost reporting procedures, including proper coding • Implement third-party billing procedures • Implement procedures for receiving and depositing funds • Provide status updates to the Finance/Administration Section Chief regularly to discuss Incident Action Plan (IAP), advising of accomplishments and issues • Put on position identification (e.g., position vest) • Notify your usual supervisor of your assignment Assess the operational situation

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